11483 So I went to apply for the Carta di Soggiorno

... and didn't get it! There were three reasons:

1. I should have brought proof that I have more than €5,317 in the bank.

2. My photographs need to be re-done without me wearing my specs! Strange one this because I wear them permanently and I am wearing them on the photo in my passport.

3. Because my employer is in the UK I have to buy private health insurance which, I was told, costs around €400.

Does anyone have any comment on the above? I followed the list given here:
[url=http://italy.angloinfo.com/countries/italy/residency.asp]Residence Permits in Italy: Permesso di Soggiorno, Carta di Soggiorno - AngloINFO[/url]

Tony

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General chat about Italy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 06:34

There are several recent threads that deal with this topic. Go to the "Search" button on top and enter the words "Permanent Residence Requirements" and you will be able to see all the information.
Basically, what you have been told is correct. They are standard requirements.
Each country has different standards for passport or ID documents photographs. Follow what the Comune has instructed you to do.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 06:37

Hello Gala,

thank you for your reply.

Yes I spent quite a while perusing those threads. Actually I always come here first before taking a step in any official direction in Italy, because the advice is so good.

Things here in Cesena are very efficient and the staff poilte and friendly and kind.

Tony

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 08:32

1. You are entitled to self-certify your income and not have to "prove" it.
2. My husband has just had to get a new passport and the rules for the passport photos said the same - no glasses. Must be some new rule.
3. If you are moving to Italy permanently then you need to get an E106 (sorry can't remember the other doc number - one is for retired people and the other for working people) and you will be covered for 2 years. After that you have to contribute to the Italian national insurance. Do check though as I believe issuing this document from the UK means you are technically forfitting you right to anything but emergency healthcare in the UK. Take advice from the DWP in the UK.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 08:42

thanks for this. I have downloaded the E106 and will apply now.

Tony